Praise for Given as Magpies finally find top gear

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The 70-year-old, who along with his players has come under pressure in recent weeks, looked on last night as Craig Bellamy and Laurent Robert rediscovered their dazzling best to inspire United to a 5-0 victory which makes the second leg in Holland in three weeks' time almost a formality.

It was the Magpies' first home win of the season, and Robson was thrilled with the manner in which it arrived.